A few days ago, the garbage disposal locked up for the third time in our marriage. It is REALLY annoying. I was afraid I would have to un-mount it from the sink again, but even then I wasn't sure how to unjam the motor. (What if you have a "really good jam?" How do you fix it?)

I decided to Google it and found out there is a special 1/4" Alan Wrench I can use to loosen up the motor. I thought: "Great, after the home remodel, it is probably long gone." I decided that if I headed to the garage, maybe I can find one of my large Alan wrenches and hope for the best. As a rifled through my toolbox, I saw the tool I needed just sitting there starring back at me. Holy smokes!

I was amazed that I actually found something I was looking for. I took it back in the house and went to work. I was able to turn the motor about 10 times. It had a little bit of a fight to it. Finally, whatever it was freed itself automagically and I was able to freely turn the wrench with no problem. I tried it out and boo yeah! Fixed!

It's a minor victory in the joys of home ownership. At least I didn't have to tear the whole thing down.

Well, I am off to the next battle.
Stay tuned.

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